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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1944
Page
3
Local newspaper masthead lists editors and office addresses, agency affiliations, and mailing rates. It notes Associated Press access and distribution rules for news, plus postage and advertising terms and conditions.
The piece argues rising inflation leads to higher wages and prices in a self sustaining loop. It warns that most lose in the end, especially pro trustinal and white collar workers, while others with internal resources may endure longer. It questions who bears the cost of others' heedlessness.
The piece argues against a claimed electricity shortage, noting no shortage exists and warning that advocates push for public power dams at taxpayers’ expense. It quotes J. A. Fails on ample capacity and urges conservation to reduce war material needs and costs. It cites The New Yorker and Times on robust wartime power capabilities and high reserve capacity.
The article outlines wartime 100 octane aviation gasoline production and impact. It notes gasolines evolved from 22 refineries in January 1942 to over 100, supplying 88 percent of UN needs. It cites fuel use for large bombers, higher payloads, and long-range reach, with history of efficiency and testing milestones.
Twenty years ago Prank W. Parsons was elected to the newly created post of superintendent of finance and accounts for the city. The article notes court actions affecting gas rates, a vehicular demolition plan, and praises to council members for their service. It also reports the death of Thomas Bell and a local basketball win over the Jamestown Legionnaires, plus police arrest statistics for the year ending December.
The Daily Dozen highlights physicians who led in early America as governors and leaders. It notes John Winthrop Jr as Connecticut's first governor, Charles Robinson of Kansas, Bibb of Alabama, Joshua Clayton of Delaware, Edward Tiffin of Ohio, Wynne with William Penn, Ramsey delivering the first Independence Day oration, and B F Stephenson organizing the Grand Army of the Republic.
A jumble of questions and statements tests knowledge on wartime figures such as Oveta C. Hobby, the Maritime Commission, and District of Columbia licensing. The text mixes trivia with garbled phrasing and incomplete prompts about policy, agriculture, and historical quotes.
A fragmented 1940s newspaper page mixes home front letters, veterans, and community gossip. It mentions Pvt Bud Tanner in Daly, German prisoner aid via Red Cross, local police complaints, war labor board actions, births, marriages, and a quirky payroll theft tale with Dr Ernest Less. It also cites draft worries, council disputes, and family notices amid wartime daily life.
The article details changes to the draft induction process with a three week notice period before induction. It discusses pre induction exams by army and navy doctors, screening shifts, and classifications for eligible registrants, noting concerns and regional observations.
Seven county home aides plan to quit in protest against the ouster of Doolittle. The resignations follow meeting actions and statements from local officials and community leaders about governance at the County Home.
War Bond Chair Walter Hy sent reported December totals show city schools purchased or invested 2041 in war stamps. School by school figures include Concord 585.299 average 251 and Saint Edward 268.50 with 116, budgeted at 249 per pupil.
The document presents a bank balance sheet with deposits totaling 85 000 and 6748 bills payable, detailing capital stock, preferred and common stock, undivided profits, and reserves. It notes pledged assets securing deposits and other liabilities, with a sworn statement by President H W Parker dated January 19 19XX and notarization by Amies Walter Peake and others.
A dozen promising three year olds contest the $5 000 added Figlesh Stakes at Hialeah Park as owners assess form ahead of Flamingo Stakes and Kentucky Derby. A Hirschberg's Black Badge with N J Pierson aboard is the likely favorite after a December 16 maiden win at Tropical Park. Stymie and M B Goft entries are also considered, with Skptracer showing recent Tropical Park success.
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